Senior Estimator

Baker Construction; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Water, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves assembling large bid proposals, leading an estimator team, and negotiating with clients to close deals. You will provide ongoing cost estimate support to operations for awarded contracts.

Responsibilities include overseeing take-offs, pricing, and post-bid activities, while coordinating with subcontractors and vendors to ensure competitive bids and successful project handoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading estimators and managing bid processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble large dollar bid proposals and manage an estimator(s) team.
• Follow-up and negotiate with clients to close the deal.
• Provide ongoing cost estimate support to operations for awarded contracts.
• Oversee quantity take-offs, pricing, and post-bid activities.
• Ensure safety and proper coordination across project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cost estimation

Bid management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting or related field

6 years of related experience

Job description

Senior Estimator

Baker Water, LLC

Cincinnati, OH, US, 45241

Req ID: 8427

Travel: None

Number of Openings:1

Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible to assemble large dollar bid proposals, while managing an Estimator(s) concurrently in in the assembly of the proposal. The Senior Estimator is also expected to follow-up and negotiate with client to close the deal. For awarded contracts, provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Senior Estimator will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• Provides Guidance to Estimators
• Oversees/Completes Quantity Survey Take-off
• Oversees/Contacts Vendors and Sub-contractors
• Prepares Pricing/Bids and Proposals
• Completes Post Bid Activities
• Executes Transition from Pre-construction to Operations
• Supplies Cost Estimate of Changes During Construction
• Ensures a Safe Work Environment
• Participates in Training/Certifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 6 yearsof related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati